Hawke’s Bay has a warm temperate climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Hawke’s Bay has an average annual temperature of 14.4°C across all 2 cities, with approximately 864 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 77%. Temperatures peak in January and drop to their lowest in August, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
The warmest city is Havelock North with average July highs of 12.5°C, while Havelock North is the coldest with average January lows of 14.8°C. Humidity remains high throughout the year creating warm and humid conditions. These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
| Month | 🌤️ | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Record High | Record Low | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | ☀️ | 23.7°C | 19.2°C | 14.8°C | 32.9°C | 8.0°C | 70% | 63 | 2.8 | 6.30 |
| February | ☀️ | 23.5°C | 19.3°C | 15.1°C | 34.9°C | 8.3°C | 72% | 63 | 2.8 | 5.50 |
| March | ☀️ | 21.7°C | 17.7°C | 13.7°C | 30.0°C | 7.2°C | 74% | 72 | 2.8 | 4.30 |
| April | ☀️ | 19.0°C | 15.3°C | 11.6°C | 27.1°C | 5.1°C | 77% | 72 | 2.7 | 3.10 |
| May | 🌤️ | 16.1°C | 12.8°C | 9.4°C | 24.2°C | 3.4°C | 81% | 74 | 2.9 | 2.20 |
| June | ⛅ | 13.5°C | 10.5°C | 7.5°C | 22.2°C | 1.9°C | 84% | 84 | 3.0 | 1.70 |
| July | ⛅ | 12.5°C | 9.6°C | 6.7°C | 18.8°C | 1.6°C | 84% | 96 | 3.1 | 1.90 |
| August | 🌤️ | 13.3°C | 9.9°C | 6.5°C | 19.4°C | 0.9°C | 82% | 70 | 2.9 | 2.70 |
| September | 🌤️ | 15.5°C | 11.6°C | 7.7°C | 24.3°C | 2.0°C | 79% | 75 | 2.9 | 3.80 |
| October | 🌤️ | 17.7°C | 13.5°C | 9.2°C | 26.3°C | 2.7°C | 75% | 67 | 2.9 | 4.90 |
| November | ☀️ | 19.7°C | 15.4°C | 11.1°C | 28.6°C | 5.0°C | 73% | 63 | 2.9 | 5.90 |
| December | ☀️ | 22.1°C | 17.7°C | 13.4°C | 30.2°C | 6.1°C | 71% | 67 | 2.8 | 6.20 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 2 cities in Hawke’s Bay
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Conditions are ideal for outdoor activities throughout the day in this Mild Summer.
☔ Moderate Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 2 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in January, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
💧 Humidity peaks at 84% in July · annual avg 77%
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years, Hawke’s Bay's temperature shows a slight warming trend over the past decade. 1998 was the warmest year overall and 1993 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 1998 (avg: 15.5°C), while the coldest year was 1993 (avg: 13.0°C).
Averaged across all 2 cities in Hawke’s Bay · Last 30 years · °C
Averaged across all 2 cities in Hawke’s Bay · Last 30 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 2 cities in Hawke’s Bay for each year.
| Year | Avg High | Avg Temp | Avg Low | Hottest Day | Coldest Day | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 18.8°C | 15.0°C | 11.2°C | 30.2°C | 3.7°C | 859 | 77% | 2.8 m/s |
2024 | 18.7°C | 14.9°C | 11.0°C | 30.4°C | 3.4°C | 885 | 77% | 2.7 m/s |
2023 🌧️ | 18.1°C | 14.7°C | 11.2°C | 29.0°C | 2.3°C | 1479 | 81% | 3.0 m/s |
2022 | 18.3°C | 14.8°C | 11.3°C | 30.3°C | 2.8°C | 1457 | 80% | 2.8 m/s |
2021 | 18.8°C | 15.0°C | 11.1°C | 31.5°C | 3.0°C | 897 | 76% | 2.7 m/s |
2020 | 18.8°C | 14.9°C | 11.0°C | 32.5°C | 3.5°C | 741 | 75% | 2.8 m/s |
2019 | 19.0°C | 15.0°C | 11.0°C | 30.9°C | 2.9°C | 753 | 76% | 2.8 m/s |
2018 | 18.7°C | 15.0°C | 11.2°C | 30.6°C | 3.2°C | 1084 | 79% | 2.8 m/s |
2017 | 18.3°C | 14.7°C | 11.0°C | 32.2°C | 2.2°C | 1046 | 78% | 2.7 m/s |
2016 | 19.0°C | 15.1°C | 11.2°C | 29.9°C | 2.8°C | 746 | 76% | 2.8 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
